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April promises to be a big month for the Young Lawyers Section. The first edition of the Young Lawyers Journal for 2011 will arrive on members' desks, we launch our new Health and Wellbeing seminar series and host our annual Targeting Traineeships seminar. The YLS competitions season is now also underway. With the 3rd annual YLS Victorian Golden Gavel Competition, the Hanover & LIV Mooting Competition and our new YLS Short Story Competition all coming up, take the opportunity to get involved, hone your professional skills and have fun. Have a great month! |
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Are you getting the LIV Presidents’ Blog or following us on Twitter?
We launched late January this year informing members and interested parties on legal policy and practice. Read our Blog or follow our tweets.
Health & Wellbeing Series
Session 1: Fitness & Nutrition, Wednesday 13 April, 12.30pm - 2pm
Session 2: Understanding & Preventing Depression, Wednesday 10 August, 12.30pm - 2pm
Session 3: Managing Stress & Anxiety, Wednesday 12 October, 12.30pm - 2pm
This year the YLS is hosting a new series focusing on personal sustainability. The series covers three crucial topics relevant to the health of new lawyers. The series focuses on prevention and intervention.
More information (pdf)
Information for Regional & Suburban Young Lawyers
Working in regional or suburban Victoria? Did you know the YLS has a specific Regional & Suburban Young Lawyers Committee (RSYLC) which provides a vital support network for young lawyers practising in regional Victoria and suburban Melbourne. Our objective is to assist you in developing your personal and professional skills and assist you in expanding your networks and making friends. To contact your regional or suburban representative contact the young lawyers section.
Contact your YLS representation via email younglaw@liv.asn.au.
Do you need upskilling?
The April to July calendar of CPD seminars specifically for young lawyers is the first of the quarterly program developing your knowledge and practical skills. The program covers the full spectrum of substantive law from: Administration and Probate of Deceased Estates and Ethics in Litigation; to Basics in Debt Recovery and Enforcement Orders; and Family Law Property Matters.
You can register for one seminar or the whole program which is held every Tuesday at the LIV between 5.30 and 7pm. The program commences on Tuesday, 5 April.
See the full calendar
Golden Gavel Competition
Thursday 12 May
Enter now to compete on behalf of your firm
The competition provides a fantastic opportunity for trainees and young lawyers with less than six years’ post-admission experience to exercise and improve their public speaking skills. Competitors have the opportunity to display their verbal skills, quick wit and humour in front of their colleagues, peers and an eminent panel of adjudicators. Most importantly, the winner of the Victorian competition will go on to represent their firm and Victoria in the 2011 national competition in Melbourne on 16 September.
LIV & Hanover Welfare Services Mooting Competition
Team & Individual entries open now
Young lawyers and invited to participate in the 2011 Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) & Hanover Welfare Services Mooting Competition. The Competition has been held for over ten years and provides an invaluable opportunity for the trainees and new lawyers to exercise and improve their advocacy skills. The LIV has been supporting Hanover Welfare Services’ (Hanover) involvement with the mooting competition for over a decade and we are pleased to be bringing this unique opportunity to our members once again.
More information
Short Story Competition
Looking for a way to express your creative side? LIV Young Lawyers has launched the inaugural Short Story Competition. Submissions must be 750-1500 words and have a “legal flavour”. Entries are due by 30 June. Great prizes to be won including publication of the winning entry in the final 2011 edition of the Young Lawyers Journal in December. All other submissions will be published online.
More information (pdf)
LIV Mentoring Program
Assistance by lawyers for lawyers
The LIV Mentoring Program links experienced legal practitioners with those seeking professional development, support or guidance. This program provides an opportunity for young lawyers to confidentially discuss practical legal and ethical issues with a LIV trained mentor.
More information
Careers in Law
Where your law degree can take you
The YLS Professional Development Committee has introduced a new feature to bring to readers each month. This feature is aimed at highlighting the extensive career opportunities available to law students and young lawyers. A profile will be delivered to members to showcase the many and varied opportunities in law. This month we are feature Ged O’Shaughnessy, Investigator at ACCC.
Read more (pdf)
Applications open for VLA’s New Lawyers Program
Applications are now open for first and second-year lawyers to apply to work with Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) through its New Lawyers Program. The program will provide 13 successful applicants with comprehensive training and development over two years, with most then moving into ongoing positions at VLA. New lawyers will work across VLA’s civil justice, criminal law and family law programs.
More information
PILCH Walk for Justice
Monday 16 May
The Walk for Justice, now in its fourth year, raises much needed funds for PILCH organisations and their legal assistance schemes in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. We have set ourselves a fundraising target of $10,000 for this.
More information
Young Lawyers Journal
Don’t miss the latest edition of the YLJ available online now. Including a practical guide on appearing in court, an interesting interview with a coroner and articles focusing on tips for graduate lawyers the YLJ has something for everybody.
Read the latest YLJ now
Incednies
Movie pass giveaway
Courtesy of Hopscotch films YLS members can win a 2for1 pass to see the 2011 Best Foreign Film Oscar Nominee Incednies. At the reading of their mother's will, twins Simon and Jeanne are stunned to receive a pair of envelopes - one for the father they thought was dead and another for the brother they didn't know existed. The twins take the journey to piece together the story of the woman who brought them into the world, discovering her courage and extraordinary past. Shifting back and forth in time Incendies is an unforgettable experience for the protagonists and audiences alike. |
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LIV Library Legal Research Training
Spending Hours on Research When you Have Better Things to do? The LIV library offers regular training sessions on how to effectively search for case law and legislation. We offer:
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Researching legislation workshops
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Case law workshops
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Workshops focusing on freely available legal databases
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Research refresher one-to-one sessions
For more information visit the LIV whatsOn Calendar or contact us on ph 9607 9360 or library@liv.asn.au.
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Understanding Shareholder Agreements
Tuesday 12 April, 5.30 - 7pm
Delve beyond the jargon into interests, objectives, goals & motivation of shareholders’ agreements.
Presenter: Jeremy Leibler, Arnold Bloch Leibler
More information
Offers and Settlement Agreements
Tuesday 3 May, 5.30 - 7pm
This seminar covers: requirements for a valid Calderbank Offer; requirements for a valid offer of Compromise; acceptance of offers; settlement agreements; rejection of offers & enforcement of settlement agreements
Presenter: Peter Little, Barrister, Victorian Bar
More information
Drafting and Understanding Pleadings
Tuesday 10 May, 5.30 - 7pm
An interactive session on how to draft a compliant statement of claim, defence & reply.
Presenter: Craig Harrison SC, Barrister, Victorian Bar
More information
Family Law - Developments in 2010 / 2011 Including Defacto Property
Tuesday 17 May, 5.30 - 7pm
Update your skills in this essential area for 2011.
Presenter: Patrick M O'Shannessy, Barrister, Victorian Bar
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Health & Wellbeing Series
Session 1 - Fitness & Nutrition
Wednesday 13 April, 12.30 - 2pm
When you understand the importance of fitness and nutrition in your life, you will understand how crucial these lifestyle changes are in order to live a long and healthy life. Balancing a busy work life with proper Fitness and nutrition makes for a healthier lifestyle as well as a better quality of life.
More information
LIV Legal Comedy Debate
Monday 18 April, 6.30 - 7.30 pm
Join us at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival for the ever-popular annual Legal Comedy Debate. This year’s topic is Enthusiasm vs Experience: Do young lawyers do it better? Be quick - as this event is guaranteed to sell out.
More information
Victorian Golden Gavel Competition
Thursday 12 May, 6 - 8pm
With only 24 hours to prepare, competitors will showcase their public speaking skills with five minute speeches on a range of hilarious yet hard-hitting topics. Have a laugh while you discover which young lawyer can make the king of all speeches. The winner will go onto represent Victoria in the 2011 National Golden Gavel Competition which will be held in Melbourne on 16 September. Get behind your colleagues and friends or simply enjoy the pure spectacle of what promises to be a night of great entertainment.
More Information
Law Week
Is your school, university or employer involved in Law Week 16-22 May? Held each year, Law Week features more than 150 law-based events in Melbourne and across regional Victoria. This year's theme is 'Law and justice in your community'.
See the full calendar
Thinking Outside the Commercial Box
Wednesday 18 May, 6 - 7pm
Do you want to find out information about interesting and diverse types of law and hear from lawyers from a particular field? Come along and be inspired to think outside the box by listening to a range of lawyers practicing in all types of law share their experiences with you and give practical advice about their practice. This seminar is part of Law Week.
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Tuesday 12 April
Getting Your Message Across
Wednesday 20 April
Human Rights: How They Affect Your Business
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Membership renewals
In order to continue to receive lawBytes and many other services you need to be a member of the LIV. Speak to your employer about membership today or if you pay individually renew online.
LIV Bookshop
Get your 10% member discount when purchasing a book, text or form from the LIV Bookshop. You can buy online or at 470 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
Writing at Work: How to Write Clearly, Effectively and Professionally
Neil James $35
A practical toolbox to write more effective submissions, reports, letters, emails and memos. Whether you need help with planning a document, structuring the text, selecting the right tone or reviewing the final product, this book has the practical tools to achieve your writing goals. Writing at Work offers a systematic method for professionals at all levels to make their writing clear, efficient and effective.
More information
Australasian Vehicle Buying Services
Up to 20% off RRP on new and used cars plus $200 bonus offer Australasian Vehicle Buying Services (AVBS) is the leading provider of vehicle buying services to professional associations in Australia and is the endorsed provider of vehicle broking services for the LIV, with services FREE to members and their families & associates. AVBS is part of the LIV Privileges Program for LIV members.
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VCLSS Law Careers Fair
Wednesday 20 April, 4 - 7pm,
Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC)
The VCLSS Law Careers Fair is the premier event in Victoria for law students seeking information on Seasonal and Graduate employment. In the past, the Fair has featured representatives from Australia’s leading law firms, government agencies and non-legal employers. For more information about the fair visit your campus Law Student Society and don’t forget to visit for LIV stand for your chance to win the ultimate law school survival pack.
Targeting Traineeships
Thursday 28 April, 5.30 - 7pm
Targeting Traineeships will provide you with tips and advice on securing a Traineeship outside of the large law firms. You will also discover various opportunities available throughout the year to help start your law career and pathway to admission. Hear from young lawyers working in Government, at the Victorian Bar, and in legal practice in both Suburban and Regional Victoria. This is the premier event for students wanting to discover all their options and receive tips and advice from those who have succeeded.
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April
Tuesday, 5 April (1-2pm)
Later Lawyers Network
Wednesday 6 April (8-9am)
Executive
Wednesday 27 April (5-6pm)
RSYL Teleconference
Thursday 28 April (1-2pm)
Community Issues
For more information, or if you are interested in joining one of the committees, please complete an online Expression of Interest Form |
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